Lexington Fire Department
Lexington, MN · Anoka County
Lexington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lexington, MN (Anoka County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 20
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 617 MN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lexington, MN
- County
- Anoka County
- FDID
- 02110
Staffing vs the Minnesota average
How Lexington Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Minnesota. It is larger than 18% of the 617 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 48
- MN departments
- 883
What This Data Tells You About Lexington Fire Department
Lexington Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lexington, within Anoka County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Minnesota has 883 registered fire departments and 18,231 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. Lexington Fire Department runs 5% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 28,000 fires, 48 fire deaths, and 68% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Lexington Fire Department have? ▼
Lexington Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Minnesota average of 21 per department.
Does Lexington Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lexington Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lexington Fire Department operate? ▼
Lexington Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lexington Fire Department? ▼
Lexington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Anoka County, MN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
How many fire departments are in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota has 883 fire departments with 18,231 total personnel. 68% are volunteer departments.
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